Dutch Meatballs (Gehaktballen) - Egg-Free
Savory Dutch meatballs made without eggs for binding. Uses a combination of breadcrumbs and flaxseed meal to keep them moist and together.
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Ingredients
- about 450 g Ground beef
- about 225 g Ground pork
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Flaxseed meal
- 0.25 cup Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cup Water
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the about 450 g ground beef, about 225 g ground pork, 1 medium onion (finely chopped), 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal, 0.25 cup milk, 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper.
- 2Using your hands, mix all the ingredients in the bowl until they are evenly distributed. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
- 3Shape the mixture into 4 large meatballs, each about 5-7.5 cm in diameter.
- 4Place an approximately 30 cm skillet over medium heat (175°C) and add the 2 tablespoons of butter. Melt the butter completely.
- 5Carefully place the 4 meatballs into the hot skillet. Brown them on all sides until they have a nice golden-brown color, about 5-7 minutes total.
- 6Pour the 0.5 cup of water into the skillet. Immediately cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low (95°C), and let the meatballs simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 72°C.
- 7Serve the Dutch meatballs hot.
Substitutions
Egg → Flaxseed meal
Mix and let sit for 5 minutes before adding.
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